The mission of the Santa Rosa Junior College Music Department is to train the next generation of music professionals while enhancing the comprehension and appreciation of music through analysis, study, and performance.

The SRJC Music Department provides the necessary core curriculum in Music Theory, Musicianship, and Music History for lower-division Music majors and minors, as well as courses in Music Appreciation, World Music, Jazz History, Piano, Guitar, and Voice for general education and lifelong learning. The Department also presents performances, clinics, and master classes by renowned guest artists on a regular basis, and is closely allied with other North Bay musical organizations.

The Applied Music Program provides the opportunity for college-level musicians to audition for individual lessons on-campus with our talented staff of expert teachers.

Auditions for the SPRING 2010 semester will be held Friday, January 15 by appointment ONLY.

Contact Jody Benecke for more information.

Our wide range of performing groups include two concert bands, two orchestras, two jazz bands, six choirs, and various chamber groups including strings, keyboard, and jazz combos. Our groups perform regularly in concert on campus, out in the community, and around the state.

For more information, contact:

Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble: Joe Perea
Concert Choir, Chamber Singers: Jody Benecke
Jazz Combos, Wind Symphony: Bennett Friedman
Orchestra: Cindy Weichel
Chamber Orchestra: Nick Xenelis
Symphonic Chorus: Dan Earl
Chamber Music: Gary McLaughlin
Keyboard Performance: Florence Aquilina
Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Andrew DelMonte
College Singers: William Neely
Mixed Vocal Ensemble (Petaluma Campus): Laila Schoenlein

It's official!  SRJC's music degree plans have been approved by the State of California Chancellor's office.

For more information on Music degree and certificate programs, contact Mark Anderman